The North Carolina Apple Festival is proudly presented this year by the Asheville Regional Airport.

The North Carolina Apple Festival is held annually over Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina. We have been Western North Carolina’s Premier Family Festival for over 70 years. From August 30, 2019 through September 2, 2019 you can enjoy 4 days of fun including one of the most best known Street Fairs in the Carolinas with freshly picked apples, arts & crafts, festival food, and free entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on Hendersonville’s beautiful Main Street.

2019 Information: If you are interested in being a Sponsor, Vendor or doing Entertainment at our 2019 Festival, please click on the Participate link for information.

Please leave your pets comfortably at home.The City of Hendersonville has an ordinance against allowing pets within the event area.

Meet our Growers

Apple Mill

Apple Mill Orchard is located on the southern slopes of the mountains of Western North Carolina, home of apples known countrywide for exceptional flavor. Apple Mill offers many products during the Festival including many types of fresh apples from our orchard. You can also purchase apple butters, jams, and preserves during the Festival or at their store which is open year round in Saluda, NC.

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Circle L Farm

You are in for a special treat when you visit Circle L Farm’s booth across from the entertainment stage. Besides having a wide variety of fresh apples, you will not want to miss getting one of their fried or baked apple pies. David Laughter and Kim Hill look forward to seeing all of you at this year’s Festival.

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Coston Farm

Coston Farm and Apple House is owned by David and Lola Coston who are the 4th generation owners of the farm and apple orchard. At the North Carolina Apple Festival, they sell many types of apples including Red and Golden Delicious, Galas, Jonathon and Honey Crisp. They also sell wonderful treats like fried apple pies, apple pastries and cider slushies. You can visit Coston Farm's Apple House Country Store at 3748 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792. There they offer fresh picked or U-pick apples, pumpkins and gourds. Don't forget their Gift Shop at the Apple House.

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Creasman Farms

Creasman Farms is operated by 3rd generation apple farmers. They specialize in heirloom, as well as, many new varieties of apples. So if you are looking for varieties such as Jonathan, Jonagold, Mutsu, Galas, Wolf River or Swiss Gourment, stop by the Creasman Farms booth at the Festival. During the Festival they offer fresh apples and freshly baked apple pies. Dawn Creasman along with her daughter Colby Creasman Buchanan are members of the North Carolina Apple Festival Board of Directors and serve as chairs of the Apple Ambassador program.

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Justus Orchards

The Justus Family has been growing delicious NC Apples in Hendersonville for more than Four Generations, our Fifth generation is now an active part of Justus Orchard as well. At our NC Apple Orchard you will find U Pick or We Pick Apples, Blackberries and Pumpkins. Whether you choose to U Pick or We Pick, you can sample, mix and match to make sure go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking. We offer many apple varieties. And don't forget that our Apple House Bakery features our famous Fried Apple Pies, Delicious Cobblers and Apple Cider Donuts! Everything we offer is baked by us using fruit grown on our farm.

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Lyda & Sons Orchard

Teresa and Russell Lyda are the proud owners of Lyda and Sons Orchard, and along with their sons are still growing apples in Edneyville. The orchard has over 20 varieties of apples such as Honeycrisp, Gingergold, Galas Mutsu, Fuji, Jonagold, Staymen Winesap and Cortlands. They also sell cider slushies, sippers and caramel apple slices. Fresh apples and apple items can be purchased at our Apple Festival booth located between 1st Ave. and Allen St. or at the Hendersonville Tailgate Market or the Curb Market. They have participated in the Apple Festival for over 20 years. Teresa also serves on our NCAF Board of Directors.

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McConnell Farms

Want a great variety of apple items this year? Drop by to see Danny and Kathryn McConnell. They offer many different types of freshly picked North Carolina Apples. But, you will also want to try an apple slushy, caramel or candied apple, or take home some of their jams and preserves. You can also visit their family owned farm that grows strawberries, vegetables, and greenhouse and nursery plants throughout the year. They offer field trips and tours during the season and have an ice cream shop located right on the farm.

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Moss Farms

Moss Farms is owned and operated by Keith and Rick Moss who are 3rd and 4th generation apple growers. They grow, harvest, and pack a variety of apples including Arkansas Black, Cameo, Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Gingergold, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Mutsu, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Rome, Stayman Winesap, and Wolf River. You can find their booth located on the corner of Main and Allen Street and purchase fresh apples, fried apple pies, apple wedges with caramel dip, gourmet caramel apples, and apple fries with dip. After the festival, visit Moss Farms at the WNC Farmers Market in Asheville, NC.

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Newman Orchard

Newman Farms was established in the 1950s by Marshall Hall Newman also known as Red Newman. Randy Newman the third generation is now running Newman Orchard along with help from his family. Newman Orchard grows Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Stayman Winesaps, Rome Beauty, Fiji, Gala, Arkansas Black, Cameo, Pink Ladies, Zesta, Macintosh, Candy Crisp and Cortland apples. You can visit the Newman Orchard at the festival, but you can also visit their farm which is located right beside Blue Ridge Community College in East Flat Rock.

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Ottanola Farms

Ottanola Farms are 5th generation Henderson County apple growers and packers. They have 3 generations still active in its daily operations. They have particiated in the North Carolina Apple Festival since 1993. They grow 18 varieties of apples such as Honey Crisp, Galas, Empire, Ginger Gold and Granny Smith. They begin harvesting in early August through late October. Geraldine Lamb, of Ottanola Farms, serves on our Board of Directors and is a Past President of the North Carolina Apple Festival.

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Piney Mountain Orchards

Wade and Sara Edney are the owners of Piney Mountain Orchards. They are proud to be 3rd generation growers and their children are now the 4th generation that are involved in its operation. Their orchard is in Fruitland. They grow 30 varieties of apples, including Honey Crisp, Galas, Gingergold and Fujis, which are harvested August to November. They have participated in the North Carolina Apple Festival for over 11 years. They have a market which is located at 3290 Asheville Highway in Hendersonville, where you are always "Getting It Fresh".

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Rock Ridge Farm

Rock Ridge Farm is owned and operated by Justin McCraw, a fourth generation apple grower. The orchard was started by his great grandfather, Robert "Uncle Bob" Freeman, who is a former Grand Marshall of the King Apple Parade. Justin grows over 30 types of apples including Honey Crisp, Pink Ladies, Cameos, Fuji and heirloom varieties including Wolf Rivers, Banana Rose and Sheepnose. Stop by thgeir booth during the Festival and say hello!

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Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

The Stepp family has been inviting guests to pick their own apples for 40 years at their orchard in Hendersonville, NC. Generations of families have experienced our family farm adventure. We invite you and your family to visit us at the North Carolina Apple Festival or at our 70 acre working farm and U-Pick Apple Orchard in Hendersonville NC. You can visit Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard and pick your own apples and pumpkins – its good clean fun (except for the dirt) in a beautiful country setting.